VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2009-13) 3DR HATCHBACK 2.0 TDI CR DPF 140 SE 6SPD

Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks

The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2009-13) 3DR HATCHBACK 2.0 TDI CR DPF 140 SE 6SPD is a three-door diesel family hatchback from a popular generation of Golf. It sits in the UK’s competitive medium-sized car market, offering a more substantial feel than a small city car while remaining easier to park and run than a larger family car.

With 233 mycarcheck.com look-ups covering 69 different VINs, the sample offers a useful snapshot: average private-sale valuation is £2,500, recorded mileage averages 124,000 miles and annual use is about 12,000 miles. Checks show an average of just over five previous keepers, so review each car’s history carefully.

Best suited to commuters and households, it combines motorway performance with hatchback space, though rear access is less convenient than in a five-door Golf. Against Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra rivals, the Golf is known for a composed drive and solid feel; check servicing and filter maintenance.

Before buying a Golf, check for outstanding finance, write-offs, hidden damage, mileage discrepancies or theft. Enter the reg now—miss a warning and it could cost you.

Key Findings

The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 69 different vehicles, run between February 17th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.

233
Lookups

9
Hidden Histories

145k
Average Mileage

£2,500
Average Valuation